The role of TLC, RDW, and ESR in predicting short-term prognosis among admitted patients with acute ischemic stroke: Insights from a cross-sectional study.

Background: Stroke is the third most common cause of disability and the second most common cause of death worldwide. Prognosis assessment in acute ischemic stroke is challenging for clinicians. The development of simple and easily performed prognostic markers that correlate with the outcome of patients can be of immense benefit.